The December contest #2 by sduttaskitchen|Treasure!

Let's say for instance you found or your friend gave you one big box , “TREASURE” boldly written on top, while smiling what will first enter your mind? Is it gold? Is it diamond? Or one big bag of money which can change your life? Let's reason it well. Sometimes treasure don't always show like a shiny gold or sparkling diamond. Sometimes treasure can hide inside ordinary things which we might take for granted.

I want to talk about my own experience and perspective because life has teach me that treasure has different meaning depending on how we glance at it.

For me, when I hear the word “treasure,” it always carries weight than ordinary riches. Treasure is something which is valuable, but it doesn't always shine outside. Treasure can be memory, it can be relationship, it can also be the lesson which life has teach me.

When I glance towards treasure, I do see it like one hidden blessing which is waiting for someone to discover it. Treasure is not always obvious. For example, one person can chase money like it's only thing that is a treasure. But another person can see peace of mind as a treasure.

I remember one time when I was with my aunty at lagos, I do think it's only big money that will make me to be happy. But I later realize that the little joy and happiness which I get when I sit down with my friends or family for evening, to eat suya and laugh, it's another treasure on its own. Treasure is inside those small moments which always give life some meanings.

So, when I glance towards treasure, I see it as anything which has deep value on my heart. Treasure is not just material things, but it's those things which can make life to be sweet and worth living.

However, for me, the most valuable treasure for human life are three things:

• Health: Without health, all the money on this world won't give you joy and happiness. If our body is not strong, even small enjoyment will turn into struggle.

• Relationships: However,Family, friends, loved ones – are the real treasure. Because when problems come, it's people that will stand for you, not money.

• Peace of Mind: This one is a treasure which many people do ignore. If your mind is restless, even if you have enough wealth, you won't be able to enjoy it.

Well, I can add knowledge to the list, because knowledge can open door which money couldn't open. But health, relationships, and peace of mind are the three Main treasures which I value more.

I have seen many people which have a lot of money but doesn't have peace of mind. I have seen people which are sick, and all their riches can't buy health. I have also seen many people which are lonely, even though they are surrounded by wealth. That one shows me that the real treasure are those things which money can't buy.

Dear Me,

Therefore I'm writing this letter to surely remind myself of how far I have come. Sometimes I do forget that the little achievements which I have gathered is a treasure on their own.

I remember the days which I do struggle, hustling from one corner to another, just to make ends meet. Today, I can look back and smile because I have build resilience, consistency , and I have gathered wisdom, and I have also learned patience. I have achieve growth, even if it's not loud like trumpet.

I am proud that I have touch lives with my words and with the little I have. I have inspired people with my hustle, and I have really shows that consistency can pay. I am really proud now that I didn't give up when life was really tough.

But I won't just stop here. I still have aspirations which is burning inside me. I want to achieve financial freedom, I want to build something which will last beyond me – maybe one foundation which will help young people discover their own treasure. However I really want to travel more than I have now, to see the world, and gather more experiences which will add much value to my life.

And Most importantly, I really want to continue to keep growing spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. I want a better version of myself in every single day.

So yes, dear me, don't ever try to forget that you have already hold the treasure inside you for long now. So Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep shining more.

Yours truly,
Me (emishael60)

Treasure is not only gold or diamond. Treasure can be health, peace of mind, relationships, or even the little joy which life do give us daily. As I'm writing this, I do remind myself that treasure is everywhere, but it is only those which have eyes to see it will truly enjoy it.

_{All shown pictures are mine shoot on Tecno spark30.}

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@sduttaskitchen